Choose the correct active voice of: 'They were told a very interesting story.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'They were told a very interesting story.'

A. Someone told them a very interesting story.

B. They told a very interesting story.

C. Someone had told them a very interesting story.

D. Someone was telling them a very interesting story.

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Simple past passive 'were told' → active 'Someone told them a very interesting story'.

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'He arrived at the station.'

A. The station was arrived at by him.

B. He was arrived at the station.

C. No active, it's already active.

D. He had arrived at the station.

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Intransitive verb 'arrived' cannot be passive. The sentence is already active.

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Choose the correct active voice of: 'Rice is eaten by millions of people.'

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B. Millions of people are eating rice.

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Simple present passive 'is eaten' → active 'Millions of people eat rice'.

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Select the correct passive voice of: 'They were serving refreshments to the guests.'

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Two objects, past continuous: both passive forms possible.

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